The Best Places to Live in British Columbia in 2024
British Columbia is a wonderland – a magical blend of sun-kissed mountains and blue-as-far-as-the-eye-can-see seascapes. Adding more sugar to its spice, BC’s cities and towns are as attractive as its natural beauty. It can be a tough call to decide which of its picturesque places you wish to call...
Coping with Inflation: Strategies to Secure Your Dream Home
June 2024 has rung in some welcome news for prospective homebuyers in Canada! The Bank of Canada announced its first cut in four years, and the housing market is showing promising signs of recovery. According to the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC), housing starts surged to 264,506 units...
Why Investors are Flocking to Dubai and India’s Real Estate Markets
The Bank of Canada announced a 0.25% rate cut last week, the first in four years. This was a welcome move and, it is hoped, a harbinger of more good news for homeowners and investors. Inflation pressures have eased enough for the BoC to cut interest rates, but the...
Bank of Canada Interest Rate Announcement: What It Means for First-Time Homebuyers in June 2024
The Bank of Canada announced its first cut in quite some time, a 0.25% decrease that brings the overnight interest rate to 4.75%. For a first-time homebuyer, the Bank of Canada’s interest rate announcement is a crucial event that impacts your homebuying journey. The central bank’s decisions on interest...
Real Estate Bubble: Meaning, Signs, Impacts
Hold on to your hats because the world of real estate is heating up once again in Canada! Recent reports have revealed an exciting development that has caught the attention of economists and homeowners alike. Home prices and sales are on the upswing, signalling a potential shift in the...
Most Coveted Features for Homes in 2024 – Are They on Your Wishlist?
Spring has traditionally been an upbeat season for the housing market as buyers and sellers brave Real Estate Canada. As 2024 marches on merrily, the real estate market continues to show signs of recovery across the country. The latest report from the Toronto Regional Real Estate Board (TRREB) for...